Attorney at Work
JUNE 21, 2024
Jamie Spannhake | Transform your workspaces — in the office and at home — into hubs of productivity and comfort. The post 5 Ways to Create a Productive Workspace appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JUNE 21, 2024
The US Supreme Court ruled on Friday that a unanimous jury is required to apply a recidivism punishment under the federal Armed Career Criminal Act. That act imposes a 15-year mandatory minimum prison term for offenders who have three or more qualifying convictions, from three separate occurrences, under the act. The court held that a jury must unanimously find that the qualifying convictions were from separate occurrences for the mandatory minimum to apply.
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Attorney at Work
JUNE 21, 2024
Product Spotlight | Law firms spend approximately 3% of their revenue on document management. Streamline with secure storage and effortless retrieval. The post Document Management Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JUNE 21, 2024
The US Supreme Court ruled on Friday that citizens do not have a right to have their non-citizen spouses allowed into the country. Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote for a 6-3 majority that “a citizen does not have a fundamental liberty interest in her noncitizen spouse being admitted to the country” after a US citizen was unable to secure an immigrant visa for her Salvadoran husband.
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SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 21, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal law that bars anyone subject to a domestic-violence restraining order from possessing a gun. By a vote of 8-1, the court ruled that the law does not violate the Constitution’s Second Amendment, which protects the “right of the people to keep and bear Arms.” The ruling in United States v. Rahimi was the court’s first Second Amendment case since it threw out New York’s handgun-licensing scheme nearly two years ago.
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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
JUNE 21, 2024
On June 20 th , 2024, the Sabin Center filed an amicus brief in support of the City of New York’s Motion for Leave to Appeal to the New York State Court of Appeals in Glen Oaks Village Owners, Inc., et al. v. City of New York. Glen Oaks – a 2022 lawsuit brought by a group of cooperative apartment owners – sought to invalidate Local Law 97 of 2019 , New York City’s building performance standard aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the City’s largest buildings.
JURIST
JUNE 21, 2024
The US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal law barring gun ownership for individuals who have been subjected to domestic violence restraining orders. The case, US v. Rahimi , centered on Zackey Rahimi, who—according to case documents—was subjected to a restraining order after publicly beating his girlfriend and then firing shots. Subsequently, in a separate incident, he was charged with aggravated assault for threatening a second woman with a gun.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 21, 2024
Share On Friday, June 21, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Friday, June 21 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
JURIST
JUNE 21, 2024
The US Supreme Court held Thursday in Gonzalez v. Trevino that the existence of probable cause does not necessarily defeat retaliatory arrest claims. The case concerns a Texas councilwoman who argues that she was arrested in retaliation for her speech critical of a city government official. Retaliation-arrest claims generally must prove the absence of probable cause, as found in Nieves v.
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
Above The Law
JUNE 21, 2024
Clarence Thomas is the only one who really believes his own Second Amendment precedent. The post Supreme Court Waking Up To Its <em>Bruen</em> Hangover, Rules Domestic Abusers Probably Shouldn’t Have Guns appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 21, 2024
The lawyer representing former detainees of an Australian youth detention centre announced in a media release on Friday that the Tasmanian state government plans to give AU$75 million to members of a class action abuse lawsuit against the state. The class action arose as a result of alleged abuse that had been taking place at Tasmania’s Ashley Youth Detention Centre since 1960, with children still recounting abuse in 2023.
ABA Journal
JUNE 21, 2024
Few law schools offer their graduates LinkedIn self-branding workshops as an employment game-changer before law firm hiring managers.
Above The Law
JUNE 21, 2024
More than half of all law schools in the United States now feature classes on artificial intelligence. The post Law Schools Are Preparing For AI’s Takeover Of The Legal Profession appeared first on Above the Law.
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Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
ABA Journal
JUNE 21, 2024
Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Sandra Aldi, the chief marketing officer at Neota Logic; Michael Powers, the global director of product marketing at iManage; and…
Above The Law
JUNE 21, 2024
The couple lived a ‘fairly extravagant’ lifestyle. The post Husband Throws Wife Under The Bus When Their Law Firm Is At The Center Of Millions In Missing Client Funds appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 21, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Friday sent the case of an Arizona man convicted of drug possession back to the state courts. Jason Smith argued that when an expert witness testified for the prosecution about drug analysis performed by another forensic scientist, it violated his right under the Sixth Amendment “to be confronted with the witnesses against him.
Above The Law
JUNE 21, 2024
When you've seen one lawyer's office, you've pretty much finished the tour. Not everyone has Perry Mason's interior decorator. The post Do Clients Really Care What A Lawyer’s Office Looks Like? appeared first on Above the Law.
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Law 360
JUNE 21, 2024
I never expected that glassblowing would strongly influence my work as an attorney, but it has taught me the importance of building a solid foundation for your work, learning from others and committing to a lifetime of practice, says Margaret House at Kalijarvi Chuzi.
Above The Law
JUNE 21, 2024
Notes to my (legal) self. The post What Happens At The Corporate Retreat Stays At The Corporate Retreat appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 21, 2024
The Philippines announced Friday that it does not intend to invoke its mutual defense treaty with the US following an incident captured on video where the Chinese coast guard allegedly boarded two Philippine navy boats, with a Philippine sailor sustaining serious injuries. The Chinese Coast Guard sailors were attempting to block a resupply mission at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.
Above The Law
JUNE 21, 2024
You, too, can strike the right balance between sales pitch and socializing. The post The Playbook Strategy: Mastering The Art Of Conference Conversation appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
JURIST
JUNE 21, 2024
India’s Delhi High Court stayed Friday the bail granted to opposition leader and chief minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal. A lower trial court granted Kejriwal bail in a money laundering case against him and his party associates filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), India’s financial crime investigation agency. The High Court recorded a verbal order stating the final order was reserved for two to three days.
Above The Law
JUNE 21, 2024
Cheers To A ‘Kool’ Summer!: Biglaw firm shares the wealth with their associates. Lil Woody Makes A Laugh Out Of The YSL Trial: All jokes aside, there needs to be a new judge. The Biggest Firms In The Apple: Where does your firm rank on the list ? Please Please Please: Steve Bannon makes a big ask of the Chief Justice. When In Doubt, Pull An Alito: Lawyer blames his wife for the firm's missing client funds.
JURIST
JUNE 21, 2024
South Australia’s Supreme Court of Appeal rejected Australian Taxation Office (ATO) whistleblower Richard Boyle’s appeal to secure immunity from prosecution, under section 10(1)(a) of Australia’s Federal Public Interest Disclosure (PID) Act on Wednesday. Boyle was prosecuted upon blowing the whistle on alleged unethical debt recovery practices at the ATO.
Above The Law
JUNE 21, 2024
At this point, I'm feeling a light 3 about the whole thing. The post Even The Star Witness Thinks The Trial Is A Joke appeared first on Above the Law.
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